Lot 77: Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios. Ca. 90-70 B.C. Æ tetradrachm. Posthumous imitation.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios. Ca. 90-70 B.C. Æ tetradrachm (22 mm, 8.62 g, 12 h). Posthumous imitation. Diademed and draped bust of Hermaios right / Zeus enthroned slightly left, making gesture and holding scepter; monograms to left and right. Senior 41.a.T; SNG ANS 1487. Brown patina, minor porosity on reverse. Nice very fine.

This posthumous issue is variously attributed to the Indo-Scythian, Yuezhi, or Kushan rulers of Hermaios' former territories.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 77
Listing #: 198544
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:25:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Starting Bid: $45
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Description

This posthumous issue is variously attributed to the Indo-Scythian, Yuezhi, or Kushan rulers of Hermaios' former territories.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 77
Listing #: 198544
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:25:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75